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TIL: The Pizza Effect - The phenomenon of a nation's or people's culture being transformed elsewhere, then re-exported to their culture of origin

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wn86 TIL there is a rare disorder where a woman bleeds through her eyes during menstrual periods.
OGjOX TIL The 2009 NBA draft is considered one of the strongest in NBA history with multiple hall of famers. The Timberwolves had 2 very early, consecutive, picks and picked 2 players who had underwhelming careers. Next player picked was Steph Curry, who would become one of the greatest players ever.
LkAo9 TIL the Allies had plenty of opportunities to assassinate Hitler; but didn't, because he was a terrible strategist (Any replacement would have been more competent and therefore worse for the Allies).
69YQX TIL that Iceland has the oldest Parliament in the world, it was established in 930 AD
gnbD TIL of a Vegetarian Spider. Its diet consists of 90% vegetation, it actively hides from ants instead of confronting them - and it’s about the size of your pinky nail.